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Phillies Alumni To Appear At Charity Event

The 21st annual Memorial Classicto support the efforts of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital will take place in Southern Florida on Saturday January 24, 2009 at 1:00pm in the Fort Lauderdale Stadium (Spring home of the Orioles).Tickets to the game are only $5!Many former Phillies will be on hand to participate in the Alumni Game and also the Auction and Player Meet and Greet which will take place the Friday before (1/23) at 7pm.Appearances by Phillies Alumni may include Dick Allen, Jose Cardenal, Doug Clemens, Tony Gonzalez, Darold Knowles, Danny Ozark, Cookie Rojas, Roy Sievers, Tony Taylor and many other baseball legends.Former participants of the Memorial Classic include Tug McGraw, actors Matt Dillon, Tom Selleck and Steven Baldwin, musician MC Hammer and even President Bill Clinton!And this year promises to be an event to remember!

If anyone is interested in tickets for either Friday or Saturday, please call Craig Cohen (a PHILLIES fan and really nice guy :O); Craig’s direct line is 954-265-7241.And as a special BONUS, mention you saw this ad on Phillies Phollowersand Craig will get you PREFERRED seating!You can also visit the Memorial Classic web site for additional information and to see photos from past events.Here are the specifics for both the Auction and the Game:

Tickets will go on sale starting January – Only available through the Foundation.Any tickets purchased after January 14 will be held at Will Call or can be picked up at the Foundation office during normal office hours but WILL NOT be mailed.

Legends Game:

Where: Fort Lauderdale Stadium

5301 NW 12 Avenue – just north of Commercial Blvd.

954-776-1921

When: Saturday, January 24, 2006 @ 1:00 PM

Cost: Reserved Tickets – $5

Bleacher Tickets – $3

Other Information:

Tickets can be purchased at the stadium, MRH- Cashiers office, or Foundation office and pay with a credit card and we mail them.(We can accept checks with the understanding that the tickets will be mailed out as soon as the check is received.)Any tickets purchased after January 14, 2009 will be held at Will Call and WILL NOT be mailed.

Rain??? If it rains, specific alternatives will be determined on day of game.No refunds.

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